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Minerals
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| CALCIUM | Most abundant mineral in the body. |
| PHOSPHORUS | Found in Milk, cheese, eggs, meat, legumes, nuts, whole grain cereals, and vegetables. |
| IRON | Carries oxygen in the blood. |
| IODINE | Swelling of the Thyroid Gland. Important sources are seafood, plants found growing near the sea. |
| SODIUM | Maintains proper fluid balanced in the body and helps muscles relax and contract proper. |
| IODINE | Deficiency of this can cause Goiter. |
| PHOSPHORUS | Necessary for building bones and teeth. |
| IRON | Best source are found in meats (especially liver). |
| SODIUM | Linked to high blood pressure. |
| CALCIUM | Required for blood to clot and for the heart to function normally. |
| CALCIUM | The nervous system does not work properly when blood levels are below normal. |
| SODIUM | People who are sensitive may have an increase in blood pressure when consuming. |